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Tartansparkles

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This story in the UK press today - the world's first zero impact diamonds being created from nothing more than carbon from the air, wind and solar energy and rainwater.


The 'sky mining facility' sounds a bit James Bondish, but it's certainly an interesting concept.
 

AprilBaby

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Very cool!
 

VDK1

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"Diamonds in the sky"? They are not new:
 

dk168

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This story in the UK press today - the world's first zero impact diamonds being created from nothing more than carbon from the air, wind and solar energy and rainwater.


The 'sky mining facility' sounds a bit James Bondish, but it's certainly an interesting concept.

Interesting read, thanks for sharing.

DK :))
 

love succulents

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Really cool. Hope it turns out a success. Diamonds aside, it’s great to have carbon neutral — or even better, carbon negative — initiatives.
 

Tartansparkles

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Really cool. Hope it turns out a success. Diamonds aside, it’s great to have carbon neutral — or even better, carbon negative — initiatives.

I agree. From the article it looks like the gentleman in question has already made his millions from renewable energy. To move into diamonds doesn't at first seems like a logical move but if the actual motive is carbon capture and more environmentally friendly diamonds are a consequence that sounds like a win to me. Not to mention that the man is UK based so hopefully also means easier access to lab diamonds for us UK peeps.
 

nojs

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Reading this actually makes me wonder if mined diamonds are the fur coats of the future: something that is still a luxury, but is disliked and viewed unethical by many.

At the same time, it also makes me appreciate the natural gemstones I have, which came from 100 % ethical sources (mines I have visited myself and that are located in welfare nations).
 
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